Portsmouth, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Shawnee State University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,206-student campus.

3.12
Incidents / 1k students
#2,290
Rank of 3,050
#80
OH rank
3,206
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Shawnee State University reports 3.12 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,290 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 75% of ranked campuses its size.

3.12
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,290
of 3,050 ranked nationally
75%
report fewer incidents than this campus
1
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-5 reported incidents

Shawnee State University decreased from 6 to 1 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Shawnee State University is a Public institution located in Portsmouth, OH, enrolling approximately 3,206 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 9 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #80 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,206 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Shawnee State University is "Burglary" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 0.50 incidents per 1,000 students, Shawnee State University reports 524% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

3.12 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2290

See peer comparison

State Rank (OH)

#80

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

1

across 11 crime categories

Where Shawnee State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

3 safer than 25% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). This entry sits in this band. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Shawnee State University percentile rank 24.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2290 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Shawnee State University reports 524% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$10,626
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,358
Avg Net Price
$14,381
Median Debt
$23,000
Pell Grant Recipients
39%
How does this cost rank in OH? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
45%
Retention Rate
72%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$35,080
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,596
Loan Repayment (3yr)
63%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Shawnee State University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 50% (2 → 1 incidents)

02468 202120222023 2 1 ▼ -50.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 010
Arson 000
Burglary 111
Fondling 021
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 020
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 2
Liquor 2023 2 16
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 0
Liquor 2022 0 18
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 1 0
Liquor 2021 0 11
Weapons 2021 0 0

Shawnee State University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

OH

Shawnee State University

3.12 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,290
Enrollment
3,206
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Rogers State University
Claremore, OK · 3,206 enrolled
Safety Score 0.31
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · 3,206 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI · 3,204 enrolled
Safety Score 0.94
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA · 3,204 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY · 3,202 enrolled
Safety Score 1.25

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Shawnee State University nationally (rank #2290), regardless of size or state.

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
National Rank #2289
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
National Rank #2291
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
National Rank #2288
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
National Rank #2292
St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
National Rank #2287

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shawnee State University safe?
Shawnee State University has a safety score of 3.12 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,290 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Shawnee State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Shawnee State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Shawnee State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Shawnee State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Shawnee State University's Safety Profile

Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, OH enrolls 3,206 students and has a safety score of 3.12 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2290 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 6 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Shawnee State University's 3.12 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

Every figure on PlainCampus is rendered directly from federal Clery Act source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal Clery Act source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

PlainCampus is for informational purposes only and does not constitute safety, security, legal, or enrollment advice; the data describes reported on-campus activity, it is not a complete picture of safety at any campus and cannot predict any individual student's experience. See our appropriate use guidance.